Start thinking about 1st Saturday in May: Futures book is open for Kentucky Derby 140

Wynn Las Vegas opened its 2014 Kentucky Derby futures book late Thursday, and early play dropped Honor Code from opening odds of 45-1 to being the 35-1 favorite.

Honor Code rallied from far back to win his debut at Saratoga by 4½ lengths. As with 2013 Derby winner Orb, he's trained by Shug McGaughey.

The D. Wayne Lukas-trained Hopeful winner Strong Mandate was favored in the opening odds at 40-1. Not surprising, Saratoga runners dominate the favorites, with Del Mar Futurity winner Tamarando the only California horse currently under 100-1. For the first time, Wynn's oddsmaker John Avello has included some unraced horses. - Jennie Rees

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Start thinking about 1st Saturday in May: Futures book is open for Kentucky Derby 140

Wynn Las Vegas opened its 2014 Kentucky Derby futures book late Thursday, and early play dropped Honor Code from opening odds of 45-1 to being the 35-1 favorite.